Rifle Scopes Scope/reticle leveling

[Creature]

First off I have read the article explaining the shim/feeler gauge technique and it didn't work for me. This is kind of becoming a PITA. I was BS'ing with the highpower director at my range the other day and he mentioned this: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=529349

I'd like to avoid spending money on this thing if possible, you guys have any tricks?

 

[AZ-Ranger]

Re: Scope/reticle leveling

I use inexpensive levels that I acquired from Ace hardware. I put my rifle in a rest and verify that the rest is level. Once that is accomplished, I verify that the gun is level by attaching another level to it. It really helps to have more than 1 level available as you can reverify in case you are clumsy like me.

Depending on the scope model I will usually place a level on either the top of the windage knob or unscrew the cover if the scope is devoid of target knobs.

Though the wheeler route doesn't seem to expensive either. I think I got my little bubble levels (they have hooks on the bottom for using rubber bands) at Ace for a buck each.

 

[one shot ST]

Re: Scope/reticle leveling

check this

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=86421&page=62#Post86421

 

[macman2564]

Re: Scope/reticle leveling

If the feeler gauge method doesn't work, try the plumb line method.